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May 7, 2020 at 6:10 PM

HAMPTON - Police thanked a 3-year-old boy for helping rescue his elderly neighbor, who officers found had been trapped in her basement for three days.

The elderly woman, who wished to remain anonymous, police said, was trapped in a small corridor in her basement at her Drakes Landing home. She was found by officers and then treated for minor injuries by Hampton firefighters.

Hampton Police Deputy Chief David Hobbs said 3-year-old Eyas was walking with his mother Wednesday, May 6 when he asked if he could bring his neighbor's newspaper to the porch.

"When he did so, he noticed there were other newspapers on the porch," Hobbs said. "He made his mother aware that there were multiple newspapers piled up on the front stairs and expressed concern for the woman."

The boy's concern led to his mother knocking on her neighbor's door and then calling her home. When the neighbor didn't answer, the mother called police.

"The Hampton police would like to thank the young boy for his keen observation," Hobbs said. "We encourage residents to check on the elderly and vulnerable folks during these uncertain times."

The elderly woman, who lives alone, was in good spirits after being rescued. She was transported to Portsmouth Regional Hospital for minor injuries, according to police.

The department asks anyone concerned for their neighbors or friends to call police for a wellness check by dialing (603) 929-4444. Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at (603) 929-1222.

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